WOW I think we found our favorite pizza spot in the city! Circles & Squares is literally a takeout-only hole in the wall kind of spot with two picnic benches outside for sitting & eating if you'd like to enjoy your pizza super hot and fresh. I also recommend ordering ahead of time (about 15 minutes ahead) so the pizza is ready to pick up and go when you arrive. We got the vodka square pizza and the white square pizza (both vegetarian) - both were absolutely delicious. The crust was nice and chewy, the pizza was doughy and saucy and the cheese was creamy and satisfying, with lots of flavor. Their ToastTab ordering site and Instagram usually has information about square special pizzas, but they don't always have vegetarian options so good to check regularly. Service was unfussy but reliable. I forgot to take photos because we inhaled our food - would take out from here again! read more

The pizza is mediocre...you won't be disappointed but at the same time not impressed. Pickup via Toast is pretty easy! We got the 10 inch square pan pizza that sits on a thin focaccia sourdough. It was really heavy on the cheese - the burnt cheese on the side is a fun and nostalgic element. I tried the 16 inch hand tossed pizzas a year or so ago but don't remember much. Good for game day! Note: wings are not from C+S read more

Circles + Squares - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not sure what the hype is..why it's "top rated." definitely had better pizza in the area, maybe we went late and picked up one of the pizza's sitting around?? The cheese was hard, dough seemed veryyy stale, sauce was bland. Service was good though. Fast and love the text when in the oven feature. I would maybe give it another try to get the cheesesteak but not sure! read more

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Holy cow! We stopped by here to pick up a pizza while we were bar hopping. Maybe it was the alcohol but oh man- this pizza was so freaking delicious! My mouth is watering as I am writing this review. We got the pepperoni pizza and it was so simple yet flavorful! The light cheese paired with the crunchy pepperoni and ribbons of basil were a match made in heaven. The crust was nice and crunchy and was not too floppy. I personally don't like traditional thin crust nor too dense but this was perfect in between both while maintaining the chewy texture. I even ate the crust which I don't normally eat. We did order online so I am not sure about wait time if you were to order at the window. I am also unsure if they have an indoor spot but I do recall there were a couple of tables right outside the pick up window. read more

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This shop is a true neighborhood treasure, and the staff feels like family. The food is always incredibly fresh--the chicken Caesar salad is a must-try, and their pizza is excellent. I just had the chicken wings last week, and the sauce is awesome! If you want great food and friendly service, this is the place to go. read more

Different Cheesesteak #1227. I got a cheesesteak with fried onions. I enjoyed the last minute of my video. Looking at the pictures, a few things jump out at me. I was watching the video, waiting for me to say one thing, and then I said another. Nice place with very friendly people. The cheesesteak was very good. It deserves a better roll. This roll was bready and had a soft crust. A lot of cheese and very good melt. The cheese touched everything. I am happy to report that the cheese did NOT cover the meat flavor. It is a thicker slice of meat. I could taste it through all of the cheese. The fried onions added flavor. $15 in Philly!?!? Awesomeness!! read more

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Friendly young lady at order window. There is only outdoor seating at park benches or a stainless steel bar-top. It was 30F so I ate in my rental suv. My order was promised in 5 minutes but I ran an errand and gave them 10 minutes. It was ready when I returned. The cheesesteak was delicious. I've never had one with Cooper Sharp Cheese and it was incredible. Apparently that's the only cheese option. Come check them out. Enjoy!!! read more

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Run, don't walk after you get the text that your pizza has gone in the oven at Circles + Squares. We got wings and a round upside down pie tonight. I'm a word: phenomenal. We have so much good pizza around here, whether it's a nice sit down, unique carry out windows, or standard slices; Circles + Squares may be my new favorite. The wings were dressed perfectly. The pizza had great flavor, crusty and sauce. It was ready for me with a smile when I walked up to the carry-out window. Two notes: - A social media post on May 17, 2025 indicated some hiccups that Circles + Squares experienced (walk-in and app issues). Our local businesses need support more than ever! If you haven't tried them yet, give Circles + Squares a shot! - A few lists have Circles + Squares on the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia list. I haven't tried it yet, but that's next! read more

Heard about this place online and it delivered, I ordered the upside down pie, white Sicilian, wings, chicken cheese steak and cheese steak. I was raised near New York and been craving pizza like that and they satisfied my craving, all the food was hot and fresh, they got some benches to sit and eat outside and it's fairly quiet around there, the service was super good and the people taking the orders were super nice, cant wait to go back. read more

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As a native NYer, pizza runs in my blood. I take my pizza very seriously and C+S does not disappoint. It exudes hipster Brooklyn vibes with its no frills take out only option, which definitely helps keep the price inflation friendly, kudos to that. I opted for the uncle gutt which was pepperoni and fried onions under a layer of mozzarella and aged provolone cheese, tomato sauce scattered on top and finished with fresh oregano, grana and extra virgin olive oil. I anticipated a bit of flop due to the generous pour of evoo on top, but flavors were excellent which you can expect from the use of quality ingredients. A slightly thicker bottom crust would be nice though but I'm just nitpicking. I actually enjoyed it leftover better after it tightened up and held its shape better. The age provolone was a great touch adding a funky umami element that I always say, the funkier the cheese the better. Also tried the cheesesteak which was a solid contender but not my favorite in this city, but delicious nonetheless. Overall I'm glad I found a place that could kick the pizza craving when i'm missing NYC. It's well balanced and priced competitively in a time where eggs are almost unaffordable. Their ordering system could use work but other than that I'm a fan. Stay fat mother suckers read more

Tried the buffalo chicken pizza from here not too long ago. Definitely a good pizza, its more Detroit style than a traditional pie (square, really crispy edges and undercarriage). Pretty expensive for the size, otherwise overall a solid pizza. Will have to come back for the cheesesteak. read more

Circles + Squares - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I can be subjective because I'm not from here (Philly) but I've tried most cheese steaks in Philly and this is the best one! It's super local and while it's small, it's also a total gem to the neighborhood! The pizza is also great and at times they come up with fun ways to switch up the toppings. read more

Had their chicken cheesesteak and it hit the spot. Everything here's delicious - highly recommend their square pies (heavyyy don't make any other plans), Caesar salad (has a nice citrus bite to it), chicken shorty sandwiches when available. Friendly group from front desk to chef, always giving my pup a pepperoni, she now drags me here on walks.. never ate inside/out believe it's takeout only. Can see the staff at work through windows. Love spots with a takeout window, quick and easy. read more

Consistency is key and I've never had anything bad from this shop. Circle, square, cheese steak, cesear, chicken sandwich...all delicious. It's the only pizza spot we frequent for take out in town. Do it. read more

I've only ever had the Squares here, which are delicious. I will say that I think that they're much better on days 2 & 3, assuming that you reheat them in the oven. Day 1, the pizza is a little on the oily side and the bottom isn't very crisp. Minor complaints, but nonetheless. By the second day, all of the excess oil has soaked off into the box (I recommend that you refrigerate in the box... not that I've ever met anyone who actually takes pizza out of the box and puts it into Tupperware. Feels a bit American psycho) and the oven crisps up the bottom perfectly. I've also gotten the Caesar salad, so I can pretend like it's a healthy meal. The dressing is aces. read more

Came here with 4 friends after hearing great things and we were not disappointed! We were pretty hungry so we ordered 5 pizzas, but ended up having about 4 slices leftover. We liked the cheese and buffalo chicken the best, but I don't think the buffalo chicken is offered all the time. The focaccia base for the square pie was nice and chewy. The sauce in the cheese pizza was fresh. Thought the white pie was a bit bland. They do accept card. Also they don't have a phone number to call, and I needed to reach them because we were arriving late to the restaurant and wanted to delay our order. I DM'ed them on Instagram and they responded in minutes and said they'd happily delay our order, so I could not speak more highly of their service. There are a few clean tables outside to eat at and it's in a pleasant neighborhood. Will be recommending this to friends. read more

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My journey to find the best pizza in Philly continues. I only got a circle, planning to try a square next. This pizza had the best crust so far, crispiness is perfect when you hold the pizza up, does not flop over so it makes it easy to eat. Undercarriage and crust cooked perfectly with a slight char but no burnt taste. Cheese is flavorful and nicely flavored, no excess grease on the circle pie. Only thing is I like a little more tomato sauce on the pie but I am just nitpicking. I have no problems placing this pizza top 5 in the city so far. read more

Circles + Squares - Undercarriage perfect - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Finally got to try them. COVID was really hard for ordering here but it seems back to normal. Takeout only it seems they don't have dining space. Order by phone or I believe they use a delivery service. Takes 20-35mins for pizza. I had their round pizza with pepperoni and sausage. Overall this is a very good American style pizza. Up there with Angelo's as best in city for this style of pizza. I enjoyed the pepperoni more than their sausage. Would come again! read more

Circles + Squares - Pepperoni and sausage - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We use the One Bite app to find places with a score of 8 or higher and I'm so glad we picked this spot today. Placed an order online right at 4:00 and it was ready in 20 mins. My husband and I slammed down slices of a round and square right in the car. The owner (assume he was the owner) was running an order out to another customer and saw us and so politely tried to give us plates and napkins but we were already done! Thank you Both pizzas were so damn good. So much flavor, so fresh. I think I slightly liked the square more just because the sauce was a little garlicky .. and the crust omg. Wish we lived closer, we'd be ordering from here weekly. read more

Circles + Squares - Round pie - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Overcooked, very thin crust. I'm a fan of thin crust, never had crust this thin. Didn't taste any garlic on the white pizza, maybe the pepper seeds out shine it ...The sauce on the cheese pizza was tasty, that's about it, overcooked too thin. I would not be a returning customer. read more

How it took me until this past Saturday to try Circles + Squares is beyond me, but I suppose it speaks to what a deep range of high-end pizza places Fishtown and its surrounding neighborhoods (Port Richmond & Kensington) can lay claim to these days that a place this good could have slid under my radar for so long. Thankfully, that's now a thing of the past and I can start making up for lost time. I've had three of their menu items - their fries, a cheesesteak with fried onions and pickled hot peppers, and their Cheese pizza in square-pie form. The fries were my kind of fries - flavorfully battered and crisp on the outside but ample and billowy within. The cheesesteak was served with Cooper sharp and on a quality seeded bun; it would have been excellent if I'd had it witout, but adding the fried onions and, particularly, the pickled peppers, was a good call, too. The heat level was perfect for it - not overbearing, but consistently present, contributing perfectly to the overall taste. But the pie was made the place exceptional and earned it that fifth star. The square pizza is basically everything you're nostalgic about from pizza hut pan pizzas, at least assuming you're of a certain age and participated in their book club to earn free pan personal pan pizzas al through childhood, but all grown up into an adult-pallet-friendly incarnation. The sauce stood out as a highlight, as did the perfectly crisped outer edges that lined the soft, raised center. It was easily one of the best pan/deep dish pizzas I've ever had, easily on par with the best I've had in Chicago (though I know this is more Detroit style, a city I have not as yet been to). As of this writing, C + S is a small, minimal operation - hours of operation are limited, the menu isn't huge by any means (though there's still a good few things I want to try), and they don't have drinks, so they send you to the corner store down the street. The employee who I assume was also one of the owners seemed to be reconsidering the drink situation the day I was there, as every person who came up to order or pick up while we waited for our stuff to come out asked about drinks. read more

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Excellent pizza, would come again. Unfortunately they don't have just slices. Circle pizza with mushrooms + white square pizza with mushrooms. read more

Circles + Squares - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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It's such a gem. Very expensive though and I've always hated the ordering experience. Not my go too.

I have eaten pizza my entire life, I love circle & squares take on pizza, they have circle and Detroit style, but it's the flavors they have so many unique options on their menu and everything is delicious, and their cheese steaks are criminally underrated in my opinion they compete with Angelos they are on that level!!!! The griddy wings are legendary I wish they were in the menu 24/7, everything is a1 sauce here, I've tried everything here never been disappointed truly 1 of 1 place and quite possibly the best pizza joint in Philadelphia. Amazing amazing place I recommend every true foodie to check it out you will be happy as hell. read more

Solid food: good sauce, good crust, whatever that parmy cheese sprinkled on really ups it. So do the aromatics in the sauce. Nice char, butt still chewy. Nice seeming folks too. Good price. There's no reason to get pizza anywhere else, except that I live 3000 miles away. I'll never visit my mom in philly and not go to circles & squares. Remind me to get a sandwich next time, i bet they're good too. read more

Wow! If you want the best Sicilian slice in Fishtown and probably all of Philadelphia stop by this place! Each pizza is hand made with superb ingredients, love, and passion. That crunch of the edges is some of the best I've ever hand and I'm a New York City Pizza snob!! The owner is on site making sure that each one of the pizzas that goes out is perfect! So glad you guys are close!! The pepperoni pie is my favorite!! read more

Circles + Squares - Bada Bing! - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Circles and Squares is my close second most favorite pizza in Philadelphia. They do circles and squares (Detroit style) well. I just don't like their red sauce base as much as Pizza Shackamaxon so that one takes the crown for me. Added bonus is their white pizza is amazingly creamy and garlicky. They have expanded to add other menu items. The buffalo wings are good! To be honest, I don't usually like Buffalo flavor. I think it's because it's usually Franks hot sauce which I think is kind of basic (don't flame me) and overly salty, but Circles and Squares uses Crystal hot sauce which is superior and more interesting. I think they must have a high butter mix ratio because I also think it's less salty which I appreciate. You either pay online (you can scan a code at the walkup) or pay in cash. If you order online, you get a thoughtful courtesy text when the food hits the oven so you can time it perfectly! Thanks CS for being walking distance to me, but not too close so that I don't clog my arteries. read more

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They simply do not miss! We have now tried a few of their pizzas, both circle and square version, and we haven't found one we didn't like. Our favorites so far are the uncle Gus circle and the white garlic/ ricotta square. Aside from just pizza, they are slinging one of the best cheesesteaks in the city. Definitely the best in fishtown/ East Kensington. Make sure to grab a side of the pickled long hots if you're into that. I've always been more of a call and order person but ordering online is super easy. They even let you know when your pizza is going in the oven so you can start to head that way. Staff has been super friendly. read more

Never ever disappoints. The whole menu is delicious. Between pie specials, wings, steaks, you cannot go wrong.

We stumbled on this place when another nearby restaurant we were trying to go to was closed. We had no idea just how popular this place is or anything about their ordering system. I'm not sure if this is just how they operate during Covid or always but you will need to pre-order your pies on their site and pick them up because they have a limited amount of dough per day. Luckily for us they had extra dough that day and we were able to walk up and order. Service was friendly and so accommodating. We ordered a square white pie and a circle pie. Both were off the charts DELICIOUS!! Don't come unprepared like us. We got super lucky. We couldn't have been any happier with our pizzas! read more

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Delicious pizza! Pizza in the city can be so overpriced and underwhelming - we're so happy to have found a spot unlike those others! It's consistent, delicious, and they have great curly fries too. read more

Omg I was in shock at how good it was. Ate the first slice in the car for maximum freshness. Definitely going to try the square pizza soon

Choose to be Square! I've got to say I wasn't expecting what I received. I'm not used to Detroit style pizza and the dough for my square was just a little thick and greasy. This isn't deep dish pizza with a hefty layer of toppings, this is a focaccia like base with a very thin layer of sauce and cheese on top. The edges of the square were the best. The dough was crispy and chewy at the same time. The sauce and mozzarella cheese had an alternate pattern, which I'm not sure I liked as there were some bites that were missing sauce. The sauce in particular was my favorite part of the pizza with a garlic & slightly bitter flavor. The Italian sausage add-on was of the mild variety and was a bit light and mostly missing to be honest. The staff acted like a family affair and was very friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely return to try another square of a different variety. read more

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The service was great - we were immediately greeted and everyone was so nice! We got the cheesesteak and the white square pizza and they were both incredible. Great place overall, it's a must visit when in Philly!! read more

Circles + Squares - Cheesesteak - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been obsessed with this pizza since they were operating out of Win Win coffee bar. So happy to see he's got his own place now. This is seriously the Best pizza I've ever had in Philly. Look at the photos... they speak for themselves! The crust is so fluffy on the square pizza, which is my favorite. Every pizza on the menu you can't go wrong. Add toppings, customize, whatever you want. This pizza is a delicious work of art! Cash only. You need to arrive approx 30 mins prior to doors opening or the pizzas will be sold out within the hour. Also, not much seating inside, so carry out or take your pizza to nearby Philly Brewing to eat it. So delicious!! Worth the wait. 100% read more

Circles + Squares - The line before opening - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really good stuff. We'd had a square pie from Bourbon and Branch and were eager to get more of that pizza. Ordered one circle and one square online on a weeknight and scheduled pick up early to avoid missing it due to being sold out. Both pizzas were good, but the square was probably the favorite. Cheese to the edges gets all crispy and delicious. Solid crust, quality toppings. Pizza was ready on time. I'll be back for another square pie soon. read more

If you have any doubts about waiting for this pizza, put those to the side immediately. Put your stretchy pants on, grab your cash and head out the door right now with your head held high. First off, the smell of the pizza shop is like a Pavlov's dog experiment. Once the smell hits your nose you immediately start drooling. It smells absolutely delicious. Ordered the circle White and the square cheese. I would recommend that combo and in those specific shapes. The white pizza has a stronger flavor and goes amazing with the thin crust. The cheese pizza square crust is perfectly balanced between chewy and crunch. The marina sauce was made with love, just try it. You'll understand all the TLC that went into it. The flavors compliment each other really well too - going from pie to pie, alternating was definitely the way to do it. Also their Instagram game is fire. Long story long, eat this pizza until you can't anymore and then keep eating. You'll thank me later. read more

Circles + Squares - Cheese and white! - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I hate restaurants that are stuck in the dark ages and only accept cash. This place also does a terrible job taking orders by phone so I am usually stuck ordering in person and then forced to wait around for my za because I live on the other side of town. Anyways I find myself driving out there on a regular basis to bring home a square pie topped with cheese. The white pie is ard, the red sauce makes the square pie. I've had the circle pie in the past but the square pie is where it is at. One square pie has six slices. I'm usually a 4 slice guy and so is my wife so we are usually hungry after we polish off our pie. I hate to love this place. I wish the pizza was terrible so I wouldn't have to hit the ATM up all the time and wait on site half an hour for pizza every time I craved their delicious square pie. read more

Circles + Squares - Cheese square pie - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I finally, FINALLY made my way here after what seems like forever. We opted for the White circle pizza 16 inch $17 (evoo, garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, chili, pecorino) and 10 inch square Cheese pizza and added spinach and shitake ($22 with toppings). My current verdict is that the square pizza is a solid 5 stars. The crust and cheese is exactly how I like it - a bit browned and crusty cheese. The texture of the dough is perfection, delicious tomato sauce, all together for an amazing to die for pizza. I probably won't opt for a circle pizza again. Don't get me wrong, the white pizza was still a good pizza - but nowhere as good as the way the square made me feel. Despite all the delicious toppings wuch as ricotta, pecornio and garlic on the white pizza, it proved to be a little bland for me, personally. All in all, I would say it's worth the hype and go try a square pizza. Expect a 1 hour wait, so go to Memphis Taproom for a beer to pass the time. read more

Their cheesesteaks are every bit as wonderful as their pizza, one of the best in the city!